Columbus Women's Health Organization

3850 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, GA 31904
706-323-8363

Introduction

Columbus Women's Health Organization (CWHO) is a State-licensed ambulatory surgery Center which specializes in reproductive health care including emotionally supportive abortion care. CWHO maintains a friendly atmosphere with patient care monitored at a high professional level. Our physicians performing abortions are licensed medical doctors with specialized expertise in abortion medicine. They are assisted by licensed nurses, CRNAs, laboratory technicians, and trained counselors. CWHO complies with State regulations and local medical standards.

Appointments

Call us in advance to make an appointment Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 am until 8:00 pm EST, Fridays 8:30 am until 7:00 pm, and Saturdays 7:00 am to 2:00 pm EST. Please bring any special problems to the attention of the phone counselor. If the appointment has to be canceled for any reason, please let us know at least a day in advance. You must make your appointment and receive informed consent over the phone 24 hours in advance of your procedure. Call us for more information.

Eligibility

Eligibility for our procedures is up to the physician performing the abortion. Patients traveling great distances should have their pregnancy confirmed before making an appointment. We use our physicians pelvic exam, the date of the last normal menstrual period (LMP), and a sonogram to confirm eligibility.

The Cost

To ensure confidentiality we do not send bills for abortions. Fees are all-inclusive and include pre- and post-abortion counseling, laboratory studies, local anesthesia, physicians fee, and birth control information. A post-op exam and RhoGam for Rh- women is an additional modest charge, as is general anesthesia. General anesthesia is included in the Second Trimester procedures. Full payment must be made on the day of the abortion in the form of money orders, cashier's check, American Express, Mastercard, VISA, Discover, or cash. The credit card owner must be present to sign the sales receipt if a credit card is used. For collection reasons, we do not accept personal checks. This policy allows us to keep costs to a minimum. We do accept insurance reimbursement verified in advance. The fees below are all subject to change.

Early Abortion (5-12 weeks LMP) - $520
Early Abortion (5-12 weeks LMP) w/Medicaid ID - $420
Early Abortion (5-12 weeks LMP) w/Military ID - $420
Early Abortion (5-12 weeks LMP) w/Student ID - $420
General Anesthesia - $150

Early Medical Abortion with RU486 / Mifepristone (up to 8.0 weeks) - $385
RhoGam for Rh negative women - $45

D&E Abortion (13-14 weeks LMP) - $620
D&E Abortion (13-14 weeks LMP) w/Medicaid ID - $520
D&E Abortion (13-14 weeks LMP) w/Military ID - $520
D&E Abortion (13-14 weeks LMP) w/Student ID - $520

D&E Abortion (15-16 weeks LMP) - $795
D&E Abortion (15-16 weeks LMP) w/Medicaid ID - $695
D&E Abortion (15-16 weeks LMP) w/Military ID - $695
D&E Abortion (15-16 weeks LMP) w/Student ID - $695

 

General Anesthesia - $150

RhoGam for Rh negative women - $125

 

Early Abortion

After medical history forms, labwork, and counseling are completed, you will be escorted into the procedure room. A mild sedation may be given to eliminate anxiety. The abortion method used is non-traumatic vacuum aspiration. It's hard to say what the abortion will feel like since it's different for each person. Some women compare it to menstrual cramps. But, because we use the simplest procedures, discomfort is kept to a minimum. We offer general (asleep) anesthesia for women who want to be asleep during the procedure. Afterwards, you are closely monitored for approximately 1 hour in a comfortable recovery room under the supervision of the nursing staff.

Late D&E Abortion

These abortions performed after the 12th week of pregnancy are similar to first trimester procedures, but because the pregnancy is more advanced, more time, greater physician skills, more medications, and more recovery time are required.

Abortion Information

Click here for more detailed information on abortion procedures

Click here for more detailed information on medical abortion with RU486 (Mifepristone)

Patient Instructions

• 24-hour informed consent over the phone with NWHO is required.
• Shower or bathe on the morning of your appointment.
• Local (awake) Anesthesia - eat only a light breakfast (example, juice, tea, toast, and nothing but water afterwards). No fried foods or caffeine ar allowed.
• For General Anesthesia, DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE anything after midnight the night before your appointment.
• Take no unnecessary medications. Bring all medications you are currently taking with you.
• Bring at least 2 self-adhesive Maxi-Pads (sanitary napkins).
• Bring picture ID with birth date on it.
• Do not bring anything larger than a wallet into the clinic.
• Minors under the age of 18 (17 or under) must have parental consent for the abortion. A parent must accompany the patient and have picture ID and birth certificate.
• Husband's consent is not required if married.
• You must have someone drive you home after the abortion as there may still be some effects from the medication. Have one person come with you. the procedure will not be done if you do not have a drive with you.
• Patients may be accompanied by 1 adult. Children are not allowed in the Center.
• Payment in full is due at the time of the appointment unless prior insurance arrangements have been made. All fees are payable in cash, money order, or major credit cards. No checks will be accepted. The card owner must be present to sign the ssales receipt if the credit cars is used.
• Please be on time for your appointment, otherwise it may be necessary to reschedule the visit.
• Please bring any necessary medical records or written pregnancy confirmation with you.
• You will be at the Center 4-6 hours. Please bring a book or some other activity to help pass the time.

GYN Services

Columbus Women's Health Organization provides low-cost gynecological care in a supportive atomsphere. Services and fees include:

Complete Annual GYN Exam - $95
Post-Op Abortion Follow-up - $25

Post-Op Abortion Follow-up with Pap - $70
Sonogram - $100
Pregnancy Test - $15
Repeat PAP - $35

 

Pictures

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Map & Directions

From South:
Take US 27 to I-185 North. Exit off I-85 at Exit 7B. Go to 3rd traffic light and turn left at Woodruff Road. Go to Rosemont Drive and turn left. CWHO is on the right.

From North:
From I-185 South exit at Exit 7 to Columbus. Go to the 2nd stop light and turn left onto Woodruff Road. Follow above directions.

From 431 South / 280 East:
Exit to US 80 East. Take Exit 1. Go to 1st stop light and turn left onto 45th Street. Follow above directions.

From 431 North:
Turn left onto US 431 North / 280 West. Turn right onto 80 East. Exit at Exit 1. Turn left at 45th Street. Turn right onto Woodruff Road. Turn left onto Rosemont. CWHO is on the right.

From East:

From US 80 / GA 22 bear right at Pratt Plant and then make a right onto GA 85 / 27 Alt. Turn left onto Woodruff Road. Turn left onto Rosemont Drive. CWHO is on the right.

Columbus Women's Health Organization
3850 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, GA 31901
706-323-8363

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